Reply With QuoteOuch, sounds so head gasket. Check you oil colour for contamination also.
Hey guys, got my lastfewproblems sorted out, first it was the O/D lever, next it was our points, spark plugs, and wires, then it was a starter issue, and on outlay to pick up a new starter in Adelaide we got 3 km outside of Murray Bridge (just up the first big hill) we noticed we were getting hot, and by the time we pulled over there was steam rolling from underneath our hood... So we let her cool down and then filled the radiator back up, but we only made it another 2km into a rest stop before having the same issue.... Did we crack our block and we are now burning up the coolant... Btw we had very "wet" exhaust just like one of the cylinders was eating up coolant instead of petrol...
Again it's a series III with the original 2.25L from 1979
Thanks in advance for any help/ advice!
Swaggie
Ouch, sounds so head gasket. Check you oil colour for contamination also.
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
Swaggie
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If you need to drive it, fill up the water but leave the radiator cap off.
ForumSage
SubscriberI dont think you'll get much help in Callington! or Monarto, best bet to turn into murray bridge next chance...
I assume you are on Callington Hill, in parking bay that is near the two radio transmissions towers..
cant suggest a mechanic there,(murray bridge) but ask for prices first - some are expensive!
Im a few hundred k away sorry, Hopefully someone is closer and can lend a hand, I assume youre between murray bridge and monarto turnoffs..
Good luck!
(REMLR 235/MVCA 9) 80" -'49.(RUST), -'50 & '52. (53-parts) 88" -57 s1, -'63 -s2a -GS x 2-"Horrie"-112-769, "Vet"-112-429(-Vietnam-PRE 1ATF '65) ('66, s2a-as UN CIVPOL), Hans '73- s3 109" '56 s1 x2 77- s3 van (gone)& '12- 110
Sure does. White frothy stuff on the bottom of your oil filler cap is a pretty common sign of a blown head gasket. It's not a complicated engine, so not too difficult to fix if that's what it is.Originally Posted by Slunnie
Hope you are soon on the road again...
Are you staying in Murray Bridge while getting it fixed? If so, send me a PM with a contact number I might be able to offer a little assistance, I'm coming up that way later today (Sunday) from Adelaide.
Coop
AT REST
You will undoubtedly need a tow. Are you with a motoring association in Australia? A fully loaded S3 is probably much more than my trailer can handle.
Most likely just a headgasket if you stopped in time. I am about 50km further up the freeway, I have basic mechanical facilities. Spudboy at Balhannah may be able to help too.
PM me your phone number if you want a word.
I've just checked my spares box. I have a spare head gasket for a 2.25 petrol that I can get to you if you need it.
Coop
ForumSage
SubscriberLegend!
So, is there going to me a "masterclass" meeting for a 'workshop' in the parking bay??
Loving your work guys!
(REMLR 235/MVCA 9) 80" -'49.(RUST), -'50 & '52. (53-parts) 88" -57 s1, -'63 -s2a -GS x 2-"Horrie"-112-769, "Vet"-112-429(-Vietnam-PRE 1ATF '65) ('66, s2a-as UN CIVPOL), Hans '73- s3 109" '56 s1 x2 77- s3 van (gone)& '12- 110
If so it'll have to be given by someone else. The nearest I've got to this is replacing the head gasket on a Mini 850....Legend!
So, is there going to me a "masterclass" meeting for a 'workshop' in the parking bay??
Loving your work guys!
Still, it's British, and just a pushrod engine, how difficult can it be? (Famous last words).
Coop
Yes that sounds like where we are.
Good news is that there appears to be no contamination in the oil to a new gasket should sort us out, we are going to head down into Murray Bridge shortly and find a place to stay, and wait for some parts..... Hopefully that is enough to get us back on the road!
Will need to source a head gasket, starter motor and a torque wrench if at all possible
Thanks again guys!
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